Monti says he won’t run for Italian premier

ROME (AP) – Italy’s caretaker Premier Mario Monti says he won’t run in February elections, but if some political parties that back his anti-crisis agenda ask him to head the next government, he would `’evaluate the offer.”

Monti ruled out heading any ticket himself, saying `’I have no sympathy for `personal’ parties.”

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